Описание: From the latter half of the 19th century, Idar-Oberstein developed into an important centre of costume jewellery production. This book exemplifies innovative models and business policy. It evokes a vivid image of 12 jewellery manufacturers; proprietors and employees, production conditions, models policy, and worldwide marketing and distribution.

Описание: An indispensable guide for historians, collectors and military modelers, this book finally resolves the confusion surrounding many of the many World War II Wehrmacht (both Army and Luftwaffe) patterns and garments and establishes a complete and concise system of identification and terminology. A comparative section with post-war fabrications is added as a tool for authentication. More than ten different camouflage patterns are covered, including the super rare carbon overprint and Leibermuster. Authentic zeltbahns, helmet covers, caps, smocks, winter clothing, anti-gas outfits, body aprons, tents and more are shown in over 580 full color, and contemporary black and white photographs (most published here for the first time).

Описание: This rare volume was originally published in Germany during World War II and now makes its first appearance in an English language edition. It is a short study of Germanys paratroops to the end of 1943. This volume contains over 95 rare images of the Fallschirmj?ger during training and in action.

Описание: With over 260 images, this new volume is a concise, illustrated history of Germany's World War II anti-tank weapons, units and operations. Photos include both the towed and self-propelled weapon types. Also included are detailed unit organizational charts and line schematics of anti-tank rounds.

Описание: This publication presents designers and their creations from the fashion department at Cairo`s Helwan University in pictures and text, showing why fashions from North Africa are arousing so much interest in Europe. The book is bound in original Bedouin embroidery from the Sinai.